Join in the Lenten virtual retreat this week

Posted March 30, 2020

Archbishop Nelson Perez invites all the faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to join him spiritually every day this week at 7 p.m. to watch one of the six daily videos featuring Scripture, a reflection and prayer in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s presentation, “The Power of Faith and Hope in a Time of Uncertainty: A Virtual Lenten Retreat.”

See each segment of the six-day retreat below.

Day 6

Saturday, April 4

How Difficult Times Cause Greater Fruit to Emerge in Our Lives with Eustace Mita, co-founder and chairman of Man-Up Philly.

Day 5

Friday, April 3

When the Heat and Drought Come: How to Respond When Faith and Hope are Tested with Sister Maeve Nativitas, Sisters of Life, St. Malachy Convent, Philadelphia.

Day 4

Thursday, April 2

What Does it Mean to Be the “Tree Planted by the Waters” During These Times? with Father Eric Banecker, parochial vicar, St. Pius X Parish, Broomall.

Day 3

Wednesday, April 1

What Are the Sources of Faith and Hope That We Can Tap into During This Time? with Megan Mohan, associate director of Outreach for Anthem, the archdiocesan ministry for youth and young adults.

Day 2

The Power of Hope in a Time of Uncertainty with Deacon Anthony Willoughby, St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish, Philadelphia and campus minister at St. Francis Home for Children and St. Gabriel’s Hall.

Day 1

Monday, March 30

The Power of Faith in a Time of Uncertainty with Father Matthew Guckin, director of Catholic Mission and Identity for the archdiocesan Office for Catechetical Formation, and parochial administrator pro tem of St. Francis de Sales Parish, Philadelphia.

Lunes, 30 de marzo

El poder de la fe y esperanza en un tiempo de incertidumbre con Padre Matthew Biedrzycki, parochial vicar, Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia.

American Sign Language interpretation of the videos is provided by Sister Kathleen Schipani, I.H.M., director of the archdiocesan Office for Persons with Disabilities and the Deaf Apostolate and Father Seán A. Loomis, chaplain of the Deaf Apostolate and parochial vicar at Annunciation B.V.M. Parish, Havertown.